Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Getting Water of a 16' Hull- Need Help!
Posted by joemariani on 02/10/10 - 7:48 AM
#1
Hi guys,
I have my 16 Cohassett II which unfortunately had many many unsealed holes in the deck from former owners. I'm positive there is water in the hull.
My question is without removing the engine and flipping the hull what options do i have to remove the water?its on a trailer in my garage
Posted by ritzyrags on 02/10/10 - 1:02 PM
#2
The question will be how much water does the foamfilled hull will hold?
You will have to drill specific holes along the keel toward the stern and place containers underneath to meter the wet escaping the inner structures.
You will raise your bow as much as possible and thus putting gravity at work for you in channeling the water into a stern wise direction.
You will record the ounces and empty your containers throughout the off season.
This will be done within a heated structure.
A frozen hull will not be giving up any of it's retention.
Posted by joemariani on 02/10/10 - 1:42 PM
#3
Great, I will do that... one more questions, how deep to I drill the holes and what do I use to patch them?
Posted by Derwd24 on 02/10/10 - 1:52 PM
#4
Joe, I was in the same position as you, bought a 22 that was heavy with water. Drilled holes along the keel and got less than a quart of water out total over a period of weeks with the boat in the hot summer sun, then spent a lot of time trying to patch the wet holes. Save yourself the effort and skip the drilling as the return is really minimal. Once the foam gets a hold of the water, it's next to impossible to get it out without surgery.
Best to either get the hull weighed or compare the static trim and water line with similarly rigged hulls and get a definitive idea of how heavy the hull really is and go from there. In the meantime, patch everything and get the hull as water tight as you can to keep from adding any additional water.
Posted by modenacart on 02/10/10 - 2:15 PM
#5
How do you know it has too much water in it? You might be worried over nothing.
Posted by joemariani on 02/10/10 - 3:32 PM
#6
I used it all last year and it worked fine, even with a heavy 90hp merc 4-stroke on the back. The transom seems solid (it doesnt flex when I stand on the motor cavitation plate). But there are a bunch of unsealed holes in the deck and cracks, it doesnt seem to be a structual thing so am I best to just continue on the restoration seal it up, paint it, and go about business?
Posted by joemariani on 02/10/10 - 3:32 PM
#7
also, how do i post images on this board?
Posted by modenacart on 02/10/10 - 5:24 PM
#8
I would be more concerned on how it drafted. If it turns out to be drafting low, then I would be concerned.
Go to my personal page and you can see the waterline on my 74 and compare it to yours.
Posted by HarleyFXDL on 02/12/10 - 4:28 PM
#10
Joe, before you start worrying yourself sick, weigh the boat. If you have a landfill nearby, they have scales there. Weigh the boat and subtract for the motor, trailer, rigging, fuel and anything else that might be in the boat.